The divine portrait. Or, A true and liuely representation of the blessed sacrament of the Lords Supper: with our due preparation how to receive the same worthily. / Delivered in a sermon, at the Reformed Church of Paris (on Easter day last:) by Monsieur Iohn Mestrezat ... ; Englished by John Reynolds.
The other the meanes wherby this Saluation being first merited, procured and given to them by Iesus Christ, is afterwards applyed, and administred to them.
The other the means whereby this Salvation being First merited, procured and given to them by Iesus christ, is afterwards applied, and administered to them.
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In the first is seene the height, and depth, the length, and bredth of Gods mercy, in sending here below on Earth his onely Sonne in the forme of sinfull flesh,
In the First is seen the height, and depth, the length, and breadth of God's mercy, in sending Here below on Earth his only Son in the Form of sinful Flesh,
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and for exposing him to the shamefull death of the Crosse, for sinfull Creatures, and conioyntly therewith is likewise seene, the infinit vertue of Christs blood, to redeeme and expiate the sinnes of the world,
and for exposing him to the shameful death of the Cross, for sinful Creatures, and conjointly therewith is likewise seen, the infinite virtue of Christ blood, to Redeem and expiate the Sins of the world,
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And on the other part, mans action in taking and eating this bread, and drinking this wine, denoteth and sheweth vs the interiour action of the soule, who being hungry and thirsty, hath iustly her recourse to this body and blood offered vp to God on the Crosse,
And on the other part, men actium in taking and eating this bred, and drinking this wine, denoteth and shows us the interior actium of the soul, who being hungry and thirsty, hath justly her recourse to this body and blood offered up to God on the Cross,
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Wherefore one way to contemplate the wonders of God towards vs, and the other, our duties towards him, that hereby wee may partake worthily of this blessed Sacrament, It is needlesse for vs to extend the eyes of our vnderstandings any farther,
Wherefore one Way to contemplate the wonders of God towards us, and the other, our duties towards him, that hereby we may partake worthily of this blessed Sacrament, It is needless for us to extend the eyes of our understandings any farther,
then to this very same Sacrament, which in it selfe will furnish vs with all things needfull and requisite for the pertinent disposition of our soules, in the participation and receiving thereof.
then to this very same Sacrament, which in it self will furnish us with all things needful and requisite for the pertinent disposition of our Souls, in the participation and receiving thereof.
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Wherefore, Since by the Grace of God, wee are heere this day assembled, to prepare and dispose our selues for the celebration of the Lords holy Supper, Wee have now purposely chosen for our text and meditation the words of Iesus Christ, which hee vsed in that Supper not to stay,
Wherefore, Since by the Grace of God, we Are Here this day assembled, to prepare and dispose our selves for the celebration of the lords holy Supper, we have now purposely chosen for our text and meditation the words of Iesus christ, which he used in that Supper not to stay,
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or make you listen to points of Controversie, which at the first hearing of the text you may conceive or imagine, (which is not so requisite for this time and occasion;
or make you listen to points of Controversy, which At the First hearing of the text you may conceive or imagine, (which is not so requisite for this time and occasion;
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wherein wee have more cause to dispute, and reason, to fight against the obduratnesse of our owne hearts, against our impenitency, diffidencie, presumption,
wherein we have more cause to dispute, and reason, to fight against the obdurateness of our own hearts, against our impenitency, diffidency, presumption,
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and the like vices and sinnes, then against our aduersaries;) But to represent and shew you what meditations and functions, the words of Iesus Christ should produce and propagate in our soules,
and the like vices and Sins, then against our Adversaries;) But to represent and show you what meditations and functions, the words of Iesus christ should produce and propagate in our Souls,
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To which end and purpose by Gods assistance we will especially treat & insist on three mayne points and generall heads. 1. The Reason and Sense of these words. 2. The Meditations which these words administer,
To which end and purpose by God's assistance we will especially Treat & insist on three main points and general Heads. 1. The Reason and Sense of these words. 2. The Meditations which these words administer,
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before hee instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist, proposed himselfe as bread descended from Heaven; and his flesh as meat, which gave everlasting and eternall life;
before he instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist, proposed himself as bred descended from Heaven; and his Flesh as meat, which gave everlasting and Eternal life;
But here, where it concernes and depends of the Institution of the Sacrament, the answere drawen and derived from the occasion to bee at Table, is not sufficient;
But Here, where it concerns and depends of the Institution of the Sacrament, the answer drawn and derived from the occasion to be At Table, is not sufficient;
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It was very requisite and reasonable, that the aduancement, and progresse of Grace, should by the same comparison, be proposed by a nourishment in the second Sacrament.
It was very requisite and reasonable, that the advancement, and progress of Grace, should by the same comparison, be proposed by a nourishment in the second Sacrament.
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As then Iesus Christ had in Baptisme given water, which is the principall of the generation of corporall things, to bee a figure of the Holy Ghost, which is the principall,
As then Iesus christ had in Baptism given water, which is the principal of the generation of corporal things, to be a figure of the Holy Ghost, which is the principal,
So he instituted the Sacrament of his blessed Supper, by those things from whēce we have and receiue our temporall nourishment, to wit, Bread and Wine;
So he instituted the Sacrament of his blessed Supper, by those things from whence we have and receive our temporal nourishment, to wit, Bred and Wine;
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thereby to represent vnto vs the life, which our soules receiue of his body and blood offered on the Crosse, from whence it followes, that the word of eating is no more meant,
thereby to represent unto us the life, which our Souls receive of his body and blood offered on the Cross, from whence it follows, that the word of eating is no more meant,
and that hee who thinkes or pretends to nourish himself of Iesus Christ, by his bodily mouth, commits the same errour which Nicodemus did, who because Christ spake to him of being borne againe, Asked, if man, when hee were growen old, could reenter into his mothers belly, and be borne anew.
and that he who thinks or pretends to nourish himself of Iesus christ, by his bodily Mouth, commits the same error which Nicodemus did, who Because christ spoke to him of being born again, Asked, if man, when he were grown old, could reenter into his mother's belly, and be born anew.
II. Reason. That our vnion with Iesus Christ, being the foundation of the application which is made and given vs by the merits of Christ (For the death and passion of Iesus Christ is not applyed or given,
II Reason. That our Union with Iesus christ, being the Foundation of the application which is made and given us by the merits of christ (For the death and passion of Iesus christ is not applied or given,
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As then by eating, meats doe become our owne proper flesh and bones, so wee are taught, that by the faith and vertue of Christs holy Spirit, wee become one with Iesus Christ,
As then by eating, Meats do become our own proper Flesh and bones, so we Are taught, that by the faith and virtue of Christ holy Spirit, we become one with Iesus christ,
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And againe, that as by the vnion of meates we receiue our temporall life, so by our vnion with Iesus Christ wee receiue our spirituall and eternall life.
And again, that as by the Union of Meats we receive our temporal life, so by our Union with Iesus christ we receive our spiritual and Eternal life.
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III Reason. That Iesus Christ would institute his holy Supper, at the Sacrament of Easter, in which Sacrament the Iewes were accustomed to eat a Lambe.
III Reason. That Iesus christ would institute his holy Supper, At the Sacrament of Easter, in which Sacrament the Iewes were accustomed to eat a Lamb.
and after as for a banquet (and this is verified and recited by those who have written the Iewes Liturgie ) the Father of the family tooke bread, to wit, vnleavened bread, which was held course and poore bread,
and After as for a banquet (and this is verified and recited by those who have written the Iewes Liturgy) the Father of the family took bred, to wit, unleavened bred, which was held course and poor bred,
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Take, eat, this is the bread of misery, which our fathers have eaten in Egypt, and taking the Cup, blessed it with a solemne prayer, which done, they rendered thankes to God,
Take, eat, this is the bred of misery, which our Father's have eaten in Egypt, and taking the Cup, blessed it with a solemn prayer, which done, they rendered thanks to God,
As in very deed all beleeued and held, That the vnleauened Bread, which God had appointed and instituted for Easter, was a true simbole and figure, of the bread of misery and affliction, which the Israelites had eaten during their captivitie in Egypt. Now Christ Iesus, who would not permit or suffer that Iewish Ceremonies should any longer remaine in the Christian Churches;
As in very deed all believed and held, That the unleavened Bred, which God had appointed and instituted for Easter, was a true symbol and figure, of the bred of misery and affliction, which the Israelites had eaten during their captivity in Egypt. Now christ Iesus, who would not permit or suffer that Jewish Ceremonies should any longer remain in the Christian Churches;
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insteed of the Passeouer or Feast of Easter, placed and instituted his blessed Supper, as hee had formerly appointed and introduced, Baptisme insteed of Circumcision, leaving in all Christian Churches, none but these two figures and Sacraments in place and steed of all that great multitude, which were formerly vnder the old Law.
instead of the Passover or Feast of Easter, placed and instituted his blessed Supper, as he had formerly appointed and introduced, Baptism instead of Circumcision, leaving in all Christian Churches, none but these two figures and Sacraments in place and steed of all that great multitude, which were formerly under the old Law.
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And according as the seruice of the new Testament was spirituall, It was also conuenient and fitting, those few Ceremonies, which Christ instituted, were likewise simple and easie,
And according as the service of the new Testament was spiritual, It was also convenient and fitting, those few Ceremonies, which christ instituted, were likewise simple and easy,
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and Wine, as in the same sort and manner that in the Sacrament of Baptisme, insteed of the painefull and grievous Circumcision, hee instituted the easie and simple aspersion of water.
and Wine, as in the same sort and manner that in the Sacrament of Baptism, instead of the painful and grievous Circumcision, he instituted the easy and simple aspersion of water.
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wherefore wee must obserue and remember, that besides, yea above the eating of the mouth, there was the eating of the mind, which was a holy and religious meditation, whereby their soules should be refreshed and comforted according to the quality and Condition of the Churches of their time.
Wherefore we must observe and Remember, that beside, yea above the eating of the Mouth, there was the eating of the mind, which was a holy and religious meditation, whereby their Souls should be refreshed and comforted according to the quality and Condition of the Churches of their time.
And that which their minds and heart ought to meditate on, was the grace and favour, which God had bestowed on them, in delivering them from the miserable seruitude and slavery, wherin their Fore-fathers had lived in Egypt; and for bringing them to enioy the fruits and fatnesse of the Land of Canaan. So that at the same time, which their bodyes did eate;
And that which their minds and heart ought to meditate on, was the grace and favour, which God had bestowed on them, in delivering them from the miserable servitude and slavery, wherein their Forefathers had lived in Egypt; and for bringing them to enjoy the fruits and fatness of the Land of Canaan. So that At the same time, which their bodies did eat;
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and the other of the Soule, which was the meditation of the great goodnesse and mercy of God, whereby Iesus Christ having beene crucified to death for vs, hath victoriously and gloriously delivered vs from all our miseries.
and the other of the Soul, which was the meditation of the great Goodness and mercy of God, whereby Iesus christ having been Crucified to death for us, hath victoriously and gloriously Delivered us from all our misery's.
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Now let vs here remark & obserue, the excellēt sympathy & conformitie, wherevnto the Israelites were called at their Passeover, (or Feast of Easter) to the meditation wherin our Saviour Christ called Christians in his blessed Supper, to relish the goodnesse of God.
Now let us Here remark & observe, the excellent Sympathy & conformity, whereunto the Israelites were called At their Passover, (or Feast of Easter) to the meditation wherein our Saviour christ called Christians in his blessed Supper, to relish the Goodness of God.
The Iewes in their Passeover, considered that by the blood of a Lambe, their Forefathers were delivered from the destroying and persecuting Sword of the Angell;
The Iewes in their Passover, considered that by the blood of a Lamb, their Forefathers were Delivered from the destroying and persecuting Sword of the Angel;
And in the fraction (or breaking) and eating of the Bread of the Eucharist: wee Christians doe consider, That the body and blood of Iesus Christ, (as of an immaculate Lambe without spot or blemish) hath beene offered vp to God in Sacrifice,
And in the fraction (or breaking) and eating of the Bred of the Eucharist: we Christians do Consider, That the body and blood of Iesus christ, (as of an immaculate Lamb without spot or blemish) hath been offered up to God in Sacrifice,
As the Apostle tels the Corinthians, that Christ our Paschall Lambe hath beene sacrificed vp for vs. As then the Iewes considering the Lambe, meditated and celebrated the goodnesse of God,
As the Apostle tells the Corinthians, that christ our Paschal Lamb hath been sacrificed up for us As then the Iewes considering the Lamb, meditated and celebrated the Goodness of God,
So wee Christians should feast our minds, and refresh our hearts with the meditation of Gods singular goodnesse towards vs, which is infinitly greater and more admirable, in that hee hath delivered vp his owne,
So we Christians should feast our minds, and refresh our hearts with the meditation of God's singular Goodness towards us, which is infinitely greater and more admirable, in that he hath Delivered up his own,
yea his onely Sonne, to death for the Ransome of wee poore and wretched Sinners, wherein appeares a dilection and loue, which surpasseth all vnderstanding,
yea his only Son, to death for the Ransom of we poor and wretched Sinners, wherein appears a dilection and love, which Surpasses all understanding,
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That which they considered for a Ransome and deliverance, from the Angels Sword of persecution and pestilence, was a simple terrestriall, and carnall Lambe;
That which they considered for a Ransom and deliverance, from the Angels Sword of persecution and pestilence, was a simple terrestrial, and carnal Lamb;
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The Ioy and refreshing which the Israelites conceived in their hearts and minds by their meditation, was their delight and contentment to have beene delivered from Pharoah, and to bee brought into the promised Land of Canaan: But what is this in Comparison of the Ioy and refreshing, which our soules conceiue, to see,
The Joy and refreshing which the Israelites conceived in their hearts and minds by their meditation, was their delight and contentment to have been Delivered from Pharaoh, and to be brought into the promised Land of Canaan: But what is this in Comparison of the Joy and refreshing, which our Souls conceive, to see,
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And therfore it is, that the word of God teacheth vs concerning the ancient Israelites, That what content soever they receiued by their Passeover, there yet remayned in their memories a degree of slavery and seruitude, whereof they were still afraid,
And Therefore it is, that the word of God Teaches us Concerning the ancient Israelites, That what content soever they received by their Passover, there yet remained in their memories a degree of slavery and servitude, whereof they were still afraid,
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For as there was not the smalest Child among the Iewes, but vnderstood, when the Father of his family said, (Take eat, this is the Bread of misery, which our Fore-fathers, did eat in Egypt) that this Bread was so named and called by the Father of the family,
For as there was not the Smallest Child among the Iewes, but understood, when the Father of his family said, (Take eat, this is the Bred of misery, which our Forefathers, did eat in Egypt) that this Bred was so nam and called by the Father of the family,
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because it was a Commemoration of the bread of affliction, which their Fore-fathers had eaten in Egypt, according as it is said in Deutr. Vnder the Law seven dayes thou shalt eat vnleavened Bread, which is Bread of affliction,
Because it was a Commemoration of the bred of affliction, which their Forefathers had eaten in Egypt, according as it is said in Deuteronomy Under the Law seven days thou shalt eat unleavened Bred, which is Bred of affliction,
and as the vnleavened bread had beene yearly or dayned for a Memoriall, (or Comemoration) of the miseries, which the Israelites had suffered in Egypt: That Iesus Christ established Bread to remaine till the end of the world, the signe and Commemoration of his Body offered on the Crosse:
and as the unleavened bred had been yearly or deigned for a Memorial, (or Commemoration) of the misery's, which the Israelites had suffered in Egypt: That Iesus christ established Bred to remain till the end of the world, the Signen and Commemoration of his Body offered on the Cross:
which againe was cleare and evident, because they named the Lambe, which they did eat, Pasque, an Hebrew word which signifieth Passeover, and which every one well vnderstood in that Language;
which again was clear and evident, Because they nam the Lamb, which they did eat, Pasque, an Hebrew word which signifies Passover, and which every one well understood in that Language;
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The Lambe which they eat was so called, because it was instituted in Memory and Cōmemoration of the Passing over of the destroying Angell from above, and beyond the Israelites houses.
The Lamb which they eat was so called, Because it was instituted in Memory and Commemoration of the Passing over of the destroying Angel from above, and beyond the Israelites houses.
Is there not heer then, iust cause to admire and wonder, that after all this, That Bread should bee vnderstood by transubstantiation, to be the body of Iesus Christ,
Is there not her then, just cause to admire and wonder, that After all this, That Bred should be understood by transubstantiation, to be the body of Iesus christ,
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Which is given for vs, and as Saint Paul affirmes, Which is broken for you, So then Christ representing vs his body, vnderstands thereby, that hee hath beene delivered vp for vs to the Crosse, that is to say, that hee hath beene broken,
Which is given for us, and as Saint Paul affirms, Which is broken for you, So then christ representing us his body, understands thereby, that he hath been Delivered up for us to the Cross, that is to say, that he hath been broken,
From whence (beloved in the Lord) you plainely see that, to esteeme and hold the Lords Supper, to bee a reall sacrifice, wherein Iesus Christ hath offered himselfe vp a propitiatory Sacrifice for the sinnes of the living and the dead, Is a humane Inuention;
From whence (Beloved in the Lord) you plainly see that, to esteem and hold the lords Supper, to be a real sacrifice, wherein Iesus christ hath offered himself up a propitiatory Sacrifice for the Sins of the living and the dead, Is a humane Invention;
opposite and contrary to the Institution of Iesus Christ, and to the vse of this Sacrament, which was ordained to shew foorth and proclaime his death and passion:
opposite and contrary to the Institution of Iesus christ, and to the use of this Sacrament, which was ordained to show forth and proclaim his death and passion:
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II Point, or generall Head. Thus much for the sense of Christs words. And now faithfull Christians, (to whom God hath revealed and made knowen the truth,
II Point, or general Head. Thus much for the sense of Christ words. And now faithful Christians, (to whom God hath revealed and made known the truth,
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and puritie of these high and sacred mysteries) come, and meditate on these words of the Sonne of God, all which Heaven hath of most admirable sweet, and delitious;
and purity of these high and sacred Mysteres) come, and meditate on these words of the Son of God, all which Heaven hath of most admirable sweet, and delicious;
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But first wee here require two things of you, (that is to say) some Meditations, and then some Functions of the heart proceeding from these meditations,
But First we Here require two things of you, (that is to say) Some Meditations, and then Some Functions of the heart proceeding from these meditations,
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In the first of these, when you heare Iesus Christ proposing his body, and his blood, the meditation then required of you is, That it being so, that we have so expos'd our selues to the wrath,
In the First of these, when you hear Iesus christ proposing his body, and his blood, the meditation then required of you is, That it being so, that we have so exposed our selves to the wrath,
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From the beginning of the world, beasts have beene offered, and these Sacrifices of beasts by the sense and feeling, which our conscience hath ever given to men of a sufficient & valable satisfactiō for sin, have been practised in all the whole world:
From the beginning of the world, beasts have been offered, and these Sacrifices of beasts by the sense and feeling, which our conscience hath ever given to men of a sufficient & valable satisfaction for since, have been practised in all the Whole world:
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so vnequall and imperfect to the Debt, because all the beasts of the Earth, placed and numbred vp together, are not equivalent or to bee compared in valew to one man;
so unequal and imperfect to the Debt, Because all the beasts of the Earth, placed and numbered up together, Are not equivalent or to be compared in value to one man;
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and which were daily reiterated & continued, because, as the same Apostle said in the same Chapter, That it was impossible, that the blood of Buls and Goats should take and wash away Sinnes;
and which were daily reiterated & continued, Because, as the same Apostle said in the same Chapter, That it was impossible, that the blood of Bulls and Goats should take and wash away Sinnes;
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And therefore (my beloved brethren) obserue heer, the readinesse, and favour, which the providence of God makes and provides for you, of a most conuenient and requisite Victime and Oblation.
And Therefore (my Beloved brothers) observe her, the readiness, and favour, which the providence of God makes and provides for you, of a most convenient and requisite Victim and Oblation.
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But here, O Sinners, behold in these words, This is my body, that great Sacrifice and Oblation, which the wonders of Gods divine providence haue addressed, and sent you:
But Here, Oh Sinners, behold in these words, This is my body, that great Sacrifice and Oblation, which the wonders of God's divine providence have addressed, and sent you:
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wherefore our Saviour Christ tels you, This is my body, Hee saith not, This I am, but, This is my body, therby purposely to conduct and lead you to the mysterie of his Incarnation, whereby he is descended from Heaven, hath taken and assumed a carnall body,
Wherefore our Saviour christ tells you, This is my body, He Says not, This I am, but, This is my body, thereby purposely to conduct and led you to the mystery of his Incarnation, whereby he is descended from Heaven, hath taken and assumed a carnal body,
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Taken from Earth, for it is a body, descended from Heaven, for it is, My Body, said our Saviour Iesus Christ; (that is to say) of mee true God with the Father;
Taken from Earth, for it is a body, descended from Heaven, for it is, My Body, said our Saviour Iesus christ; (that is to say) of me true God with the Father;
Heer therefore is the wonder which you ought to meditate on, That nothing being found in all the world, no nor in the infinit multitude and infinitie of all Gods Creatures, which could be capable to bee our ransome towards God; Then loe:
Her Therefore is the wonder which you ought to meditate on, That nothing being found in all the world, no nor in the infinite multitude and infinity of all God's Creatures, which could be capable to be our ransom towards God; Then lo:
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Hee who was inuisible to our eyes, hath made himselfe conspicuous, and visible to vs, permitted and suffered himselfe, to be beaten, tyed and nayled to a Crosse,
He who was invisible to our eyes, hath made himself conspicuous, and visible to us, permitted and suffered himself, to be beaten, tied and nailed to a Cross,
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And heer you may know and find, why Iesus Christ, holding the Bread, said not, This is my Divinity, but, This is my Body, (That is to say) because not his Divine,
And her you may know and find, why Iesus christ, holding the Bred, said not, This is my Divinity, but, This is my Body, (That is to say) Because not his Divine,
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The Divinity is well considered, but still as offering, not as offered, according as the Apostle said to the Hebrewes, That Iesus Christ offered himselfe vp to God, by the eternall Spirit;
The Divinity is well considered, but still as offering, not as offered, according as the Apostle said to the Hebrews, That Iesus christ offered himself up to God, by the Eternal Spirit;
By which means, It is not the eternall Spirit which hath beene offered (For that which was offered was to die) But the body hath been offered by the eternall Spirit.
By which means, It is not the Eternal Spirit which hath been offered (For that which was offered was to die) But the body hath been offered by the Eternal Spirit.
and this miracle or wonder, is given you for your meditation, in that Iesus Christ holding the bread, said not indefinitly, This is my Body, which is broken for you,
and this miracle or wonder, is given you for your meditation, in that Iesus christ holding the bred, said not indefinitely, This is my Body, which is broken for you,
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In the Leviticall Law Moses sprinkling of blood, when God contracted Alliance with the Israelites, said, This is the blood of the Testament, which God hath ordained for you;
In the Levitical Law Moses sprinkling of blood, when God contracted Alliance with the Israelites, said, This is the blood of the Testament, which God hath ordained for you;
Now heer in the Sacrament of his Supper is proposed and presented to you the blood of God, according as the Apostle sayth in the Actes, That God hath purchased the Church, by his blood.
Now her in the Sacrament of his Supper is proposed and presented to you the blood of God, according as the Apostle say in the Acts, That God hath purchased the Church, by his blood.
And before were passe to the Meditation of the ensuing words, I pray obserue heere againe with mee in these, This is my Body, the cleare refutation of all which Superstition,
And before were pass to the Meditation of the ensuing words, I pray observe Here again with me in these, This is my Body, the clear refutation of all which Superstition,
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and humane Inuentions propose of the intercession and meditation of Saints, and of their suffering for the expiation of the •emporall paine of our sinnes;
and humane Inventions propose of the Intercession and meditation of Saints, and of their suffering for the expiation of the •emporall pain of our Sins;
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But Iesus Christ hath designed it, and the price of our deliverance in these words, This is my Body, for hee said not, This is a part of my Body, and part of the bodyes of Saints, who shall suffer for you;
But Iesus christ hath designed it, and the price of our deliverance in these words, This is my Body, for he said not, This is a part of my Body, and part of the bodies of Saints, who shall suffer for you;
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If our Aduersaries consider, that the Sacrament of the Lords Supper presenteth and exposeth to our eyes, our Price, and Ransome (as some of the Ancients for that cause and reason tearme the Sacrament, our Price,
If our Adversaries Consider, that the Sacrament of the lords Supper presents and exposeth to our eyes, our Price, and Ransom (as Some of the Ancients for that cause and reason term the Sacrament, our Price,
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And although these people which say, That this Sacrament of the Lords Supper is the Abridgement of the mysteries of the Gospell, doe they accuse it of Imperfection not to have proposed or given it all our Price and Ransome,
And although these people which say, That this Sacrament of the lords Supper is the Abridgement of the Mysteres of the Gospel, do they accuse it of Imperfection not to have proposed or given it all our Price and Ransom,
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But heer let them vnderstand, and hearken to the thundring words of the Apostle writing to the Corinthians, Is Christ divided, hath Paul beene crucified for you? I affirme that the Bread of this holy Supper sheweth vs also a Communion of the faithfull with Iesus Christ;
But her let them understand, and harken to the thundering words of the Apostle writing to the Corinthians, Is christ divided, hath Paul been Crucified for you? I affirm that the Bred of this holy Supper shows us also a Communion of the faithful with Iesus christ;
The Sacrifice is a soveraigne honour given and yeelded to God, which consists in an extreame vnmaking and dissolution of the Creature, which dissolution and vnmaking, is not nor cannot be extreame,
The Sacrifice is a sovereign honour given and yielded to God, which consists in an extreme unmaking and dissolution of the Creature, which dissolution and unmaking, is not nor cannot be extreme,
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But how not offered vp in Sacrifice, because they still remained living: All things then offered in Sacrifice ought firs to be destroyed, if they were liquid,
But how not offered up in Sacrifice, Because they still remained living: All things then offered in Sacrifice ought firs to be destroyed, if they were liquid,
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because blood being the seat of the Beasts life, the separation of blood from the flesh, shewed and figured the separation of life from the body, and consequently an entire death;
Because blood being the seat of the Beasts life, the separation of blood from the Flesh, showed and figured the separation of life from the body, and consequently an entire death;
And in the expiatory, and propitiatory Sacrifices this was the more requisite and needfull, for that these Sacrifices were satisfactions for typicall and carnall sinne;
And in the expiatory, and propitiatory Sacrifices this was the more requisite and needful, for that these Sacrifices were satisfactions for typical and carnal sin;
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because the Apostle peremptorily and truely tels vs, That the wages of Sinne, is death, from whence you first see wherefore it was, that of necessity Christ must die,
Because the Apostle peremptorily and truly tells us, That the wages of Sin, is death, from whence you First see Wherefore it was, that of necessity christ must die,
For the wages of Sinne being death, it must needs follow, that he who placed himselfe an Vndertaker for Sinners, must vndergoe the punishment ordained for Sinne:
For the wages of Sin being death, it must needs follow, that he who placed himself an Undertaker for Sinners, must undergo the punishment ordained for Sin:
So Iesus Christ, by shedding his blood, hath accomplished the figures of the Law, and given vs this Consolation, that the Ransome and expiation of our sinnes is entire and perfect.
So Iesus christ, by shedding his blood, hath accomplished the figures of the Law, and given us this Consolation, that the Ransom and expiation of our Sins is entire and perfect.
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That it is impossible, that there is any propitiatory Sacrifice without blood, and consequently impossible, that the Masse, wherein there is neither death,
That it is impossible, that there is any propitiatory Sacrifice without blood, and consequently impossible, that the Mass, wherein there is neither death,
for that there were two signes, (to wit) The Bread broken, and the Wine filld out, which was the Reason why Iesus Christ did not only say, This is my Body broken, but also takes the Cup and said, This is my blood which is shed, Because without effusion of blood there could be no remission of sinne, From whence it followes, That the taking and cutting away of the Cup in the Lords Supper (which shewes the blood of Christ to bee separated from his body) takes away from the mysterie of that sacred Supper, it's plenitude, power,
for that there were two Signs, (to wit) The Bred broken, and the Wine filled out, which was the Reason why Iesus christ did not only say, This is my Body broken, but also Takes the Cup and said, This is my blood which is shed, Because without effusion of blood there could be no remission of sin, From whence it follows, That the taking and cutting away of the Cup in the lords Supper (which shows the blood of christ to be separated from his body) Takes away from the mystery of that sacred Supper, it's plenitude, power,
Behold how he makes himselfe a Sacrifice, and assumes and takes on him the condition of Beasts, which were slain in the ancient Law for the sinnes of men;
Behold how he makes himself a Sacrifice, and assumes and Takes on him the condition of Beasts, which were slave in the ancient Law for the Sins of men;
O Lord Iesus, who can sufficiently comprehend the depth of this thy extreame humiliation, and making thy selfe as nothing, who from the heavenly Throne of thy glory, hast been placed, in forme of a Victime, vpon the Altar of the Crosse;
Oh Lord Iesus, who can sufficiently comprehend the depth of this thy extreme humiliation, and making thy self as nothing, who from the heavenly Throne of thy glory, hast been placed, in Form of a Victim, upon the Altar of the Cross;
And that thou wouldest die, yea die a shamefull and most ignominious death for vs, according as it is written, Cursed is every one, that hangeth on a Tree.
And that thou Wouldst die, yea die a shameful and most ignominious death for us, according as it is written, Cursed is every one, that hangs on a Tree.
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For I pray you, how wicked was it in it selfe, and how execrable in the eyes of God, that the onely Sonne of God must needs suffer such grievous paines and torments;
For I pray you, how wicked was it in it self, and how execrable in the eyes of God, that the only Son of God must needs suffer such grievous pains and torments;
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The Law did well shew the odiousnes and abomination of Sin, by the Sacrifices, and Aspersions of blood, which it required for the Expiation thereof;
The Law did well show the odiousness and abomination of since, by the Sacrifices, and Aspersions of blood, which it required for the Expiation thereof;
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Adams owne person, (and his posterity,) strayed from his temper, and by sicknesse and diseases had drawen the Empire of death into his owne entrailes and bowels;
Adams own person, (and his posterity,) strayed from his temper, and by sickness and diseases had drawn the Empire of death into his own entrails and bowels;
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mans wisedome was obscured with ignorance, and tormented with irregular and extravagant passions; and all this befell and hapned to the world for sinne.
men Wisdom was obscured with ignorance, and tormented with irregular and extravagant passion; and all this befell and happened to the world for sin.
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But now behold, Heaven, (who against sinne, and to the end, and intent to expiate and destroy it,) delivers vp to death, that which it had and held dearest,
But now behold, Heaven, (who against sin, and to the end, and intent to expiate and destroy it,) delivers up to death, that which it had and held dearest,
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and to reproach, and shame, that which it held and possest of most glorious For here God the Father of heauen exposeth his sweetest delights to the bitter torments of the Crosse.
and to reproach, and shame, that which it held and possessed of most glorious For Here God the Father of heaven exposeth his Sweetest delights to the bitter torments of the Cross.
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Heere Christ Iesus, his onely beloved Son, who yeeldeth & abandoneth his life, and who to destroy sinne, (so extreamly hee hates it) doth voluntarily and willingly destroy himselfe.
Here christ Iesus, his only Beloved Son, who yields & abandoneth his life, and who to destroy sin, (so extremely he hates it) does voluntarily and willingly destroy himself.
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to see the immense Loue, both of this heauenly Father and Sonne towards vs, for that the Son hath beene so grievously handled and tormented for vs. What Abyssus of affection and mercy is this towards man? Is there any minde or spirit,
to see the immense Love, both of this heavenly Father and Son towards us, for that the Son hath been so grievously handled and tormented for us What Abyssus of affection and mercy is this towards man? Is there any mind or Spirit,
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though angelical, which cannot bee ravished and swallowed vp heereat? Prophane Infidells and Atheists, who are incredulous of the mysteries of the Christian faith.
though angelical, which cannot be ravished and swallowed up hereat? Profane Infidels and Atheists, who Are incredulous of the Mysteres of the Christian faith.
And of God bee a soveraigne sanctitie, an immense charity and goodnesse, (as his being cannot bee but all perfection) know that the new Testament sheweth God to men,
And of God be a sovereign sanctity, an immense charity and Goodness, (as his being cannot be but all perfection) know that the new Testament shows God to men,
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and reveales them this vnexpressable and incomprehensible sanctity and charity, which is the same that Saint Iohn said, God is Love, and hee that dwelleth in Love, dwelleth in God and God in him &c. That God is Charity,
and reveals them this unexpressable and incomprehensible sanctity and charity, which is the same that Saint John said, God is Love, and he that dwells in Love, dwells in God and God in him etc. That God is Charity,
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In nature we see GODS goodnesse towards man, for that for a time hee entertaines and maintaines himselfe in life by the death of Beasts, whose flesh serues him for food and sustenance;
In nature we see GOD'S Goodness towards man, for that for a time he entertains and maintains himself in life by the death of Beasts, whose Flesh serves him for food and sustenance;
Wherefore it is, that the Apostle affirmes to the Corinthians, We all behold, as in a Mirrour, the glory of the Lord with open face, and Iesus Christ tels vs, That none having ever seene God, it is he that hath revealed him to vs. Faithfull brethren in the Lord, open the eyes of your vnderstandings,
Wherefore it is, that the Apostle affirms to the Corinthians, We all behold, as in a Mirror, the glory of the Lord with open face, and Iesus christ tells us, That none having ever seen God, it is he that hath revealed him to us Faithful brothers in the Lord, open the eyes of your understandings,
and see how God manifesteth himselfe, and how he makes himselfe palpably visible to you, by this immense Love and Charity, which this Sacrament of the Eucharist presenteth and representeth to your eyes.
and see how God manifesteth himself, and how he makes himself palpably visible to you, by this immense Love and Charity, which this Sacrament of the Eucharist presents and Representeth to your eyes.
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then meditate on this greater degree of Charity, which hath caused him to assume the forme of a servāt for vs (which was already exceeding much, to him who was the Creator,
then meditate on this greater degree of Charity, which hath caused him to assume the Form of a servant for us (which was already exceeding much, to him who was the Creator,
yea to the shamefull death of the Crosse, which is the very meditation of the Apostle to the Philippians, Iesus Christ, being in the forme of God, thought it no robberie to make himselfe equall to God:
yea to the shameful death of the Cross, which is the very meditation of the Apostle to the Philippians, Iesus christ, being in the Form of God, Thought it no robbery to make himself equal to God:
Hee saith not simply, that he hath given him, but that he hath not spared him, as if he should have said, hee made no difficulty, to expose him for vs to extreame paine and torments.
He Says not simply, that he hath given him, but that he hath not spared him, as if he should have said, he made no difficulty, to expose him for us to extreme pain and torments.
A degree of Charity, which the Angels themselues cannot sufficiently comprehēd, and therefore the Apostle postle requireth in vs, the Spirit of wisedome and revelation, to wit, that the eyes of our vnderstanding bee so illuminated, that wee may know, what is the length, breadth, height,
A degree of Charity, which the Angels themselves cannot sufficiently comprehend, and Therefore the Apostle postle requires in us, the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, to wit, that the eyes of our understanding be so illuminated, that we may know, what is the length, breadth, height,
In a word, vpon this obiect, let vs briefly collect and consider against our adversaries of the Church of Rome, That in this holy Supper and Communion, the body of Iesus Christ is not simply proposed,
In a word, upon this Object, let us briefly collect and Consider against our Adversaries of the Church of Rome, That in this holy Supper and Communion, the body of Iesus christ is not simply proposed,
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The third obiect of our Meditation, is the fruit and benefit of this obligation which were received by Christs body and blood, in these words, Broken for you, Shed for many, for the remission of sinnes.
The third Object of our Meditation, is the fruit and benefit of this obligation which were received by Christ body and blood, in these words, Broken for you, Shed for many, for the remission of Sins.
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but, which is more, for creatures infected with sinne, guilty of rebellion against him, and professed enemies of his divine maiestie, both in their thoughts,
but, which is more, for creatures infected with sin, guilty of rebellion against him, and professed enemies of his divine majesty, both in their thoughts,
And also writing to the Romans, saith, For Christ, when we were yet of no strength, at his time, dyed for the vngodly, adding againe farther, doutblesse one will scarse die for a righteous man,
And also writing to the Roman, Says, For christ, when we were yet of no strength, At his time, died for the ungodly, adding again farther, doutblesse one will scarce die for a righteous man,
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so farre from him, the Lord hath cast away our sinnes, and the figures vnder the Law, to wit, that of the Goat Hazazel, teaching, that our sinnes have beene caried into a desert and vnhabitable Countrey, never to returne more in Gods sight and Presence;
so Far from him, the Lord hath cast away our Sins, and the figures under the Law, to wit, that of the Goat Hazazel, teaching, that our Sins have been carried into a desert and unhabitable Country, never to return more in God's sighed and Presence;
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yea and that death it selfe is swollen vp in victory, and the Law with his curses, (which were as a contrary obligation) is quite rased out & defaced by the blood of the Sonne of God, cleare abolished, cancelled,
yea and that death it self is swollen up in victory, and the Law with his curses, (which were as a contrary obligation) is quite rased out & defaced by the blood of the Son of God, clear abolished, canceled,
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as the Apostle sheweth vs in the same Chapter, of the same Epistle to the Colossians, in these words, Christ hath spoyled the Principalities and Powers,
as the Apostle shows us in the same Chapter, of the same Epistle to the colossians, in these words, christ hath spoiled the Principalities and Powers,
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as the Apostle saith, That Iesus Christ having beene made subiect vnder the Law, hath redeemed vs from the Law, to the end, that wee should receive the adoption of children:
as the Apostle Says, That Iesus christ having been made Subject under the Law, hath redeemed us from the Law, to the end, that we should receive the adoption of children:
And now come wee to see the acts & functions, which these Meditations ought to produce in our hearts, the which likewise result and descend from these words of Iesus Christ:
And now come we to see the acts & functions, which these Meditations ought to produce in our hearts, the which likewise result and descend from these words of Iesus christ:
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These actes and functions are fiue, to wit, I. The feeling of our misery, and a godly sorrow for having sinned. II. The beliefe and assurance of the remission of our sinnes. III. The sanctification of the soule, and particularly, of Loue and Charitie towards our neighbour. IIII. Our consolation, and patience in afflictions. V. Our hope of heavenly felicitie.
These acts and functions Are fiue, to wit, I The feeling of our misery, and a godly sorrow for having sinned. II The belief and assurance of the remission of our Sins. III. The sanctification of the soul, and particularly, of Love and Charity towards our neighbour. IIII. Our consolation, and patience in afflictions. V. Our hope of heavenly felicity.
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that is to say, by considering by the breaking of Christs body, which is proposed and intimated to vs in the breaking of bread, the paine and torments which we haue deserved.
that is to say, by considering by the breaking of Christ body, which is proposed and intimated to us in the breaking of bred, the pain and torments which we have deserved.
and therefore this sad & wofull spectacle doth both shew and teach vs, that in requitall thereof, wee haue deserved to bee bruised and broken with torments for ever.
and Therefore this sad & woeful spectacle does both show and teach us, that in requital thereof, we have deserved to be Bruised and broken with torments for ever.
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Christs sufferings, and groanes vnder the burthen of Gods wrath, is a pourtrait (or mappe) of that miserie, wherein we all should haue perished for our sinnes.
Christ sufferings, and groans under the burden of God's wrath, is a portrait (or map) of that misery, wherein we all should have perished for our Sins.
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& from thence there must bee ingendred and borne in our hearts, a holy and a religious sorrow, for that wee haue bin the efficient and reall cause, that the Sonne of God hath suffered all these vndeserved tortures & afflictions.
& from thence there must be engendered and born in our hearts, a holy and a religious sorrow, for that we have been the efficient and real cause, that the Son of God hath suffered all these undeserved tortures & afflictions.
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for that thy sinnes haue produced all this evill, and caused all this calamitie. Therefore behold the drops of blood trickling downe the face of Iesus Christ.
for that thy Sins have produced all this evil, and caused all this calamity. Therefore behold the drops of blood trickling down the face of Iesus christ.
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Thee, to whom thy sinne is so sweet and delicious, behold, they are thy sinnes which haue beene the nayles and speare, that haue transpierced thy blessed body.
Thee, to whom thy sin is so sweet and delicious, behold, they Are thy Sins which have been the nails and spear, that have transpierced thy blessed body.
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But how much more grief & sorrow then oughtest thou hereto retaine & feele at the remembrance of thy sins, which haue caused thy Creator to be murdred,
But how much more grief & sorrow then Ought thou hereto retain & feel At the remembrance of thy Sins, which have caused thy Creator to be murdered,
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The II. Act of our hearts, which ought to streame foorth and arise from that which the Lords blessed Supper exposeth and presenteth to our eyes, is the faith and assurance of the remission of sinnes.
The II Act of our hearts, which ought to stream forth and arise from that which the lords blessed Supper exposeth and presents to our eyes, is the faith and assurance of the remission of Sins.
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But be cheerefull and couragious, for loe here is thy ransome, which Iesus Christ brings and denounceth vnto thee in these words, This is my Body which hath beene broken for thee, This is my Blood that hath beene shed for thee, and wilt thou therefore doubt,
But be cheerful and courageous, for lo Here is thy ransom, which Iesus christ brings and Denounceth unto thee in these words, This is my Body which hath been broken for thee, This is my Blood that hath been shed for thee, and wilt thou Therefore doubt,
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If thou propose to thy selfe, thine owne merits, or the sufferings of any other creatures or persons, thou shouldest feare, that God will not receive them for satisfaction,
If thou propose to thy self, thine own merits, or the sufferings of any other creatures or Persons, thou Shouldst Fear, that God will not receive them for satisfaction,
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God heeretofore knew the blood of the Lambe, vpon the postes of the doores, when he sent his destroying Angell against Egypt; and will he not then know the blood of his owne Sonne,
God heretofore knew the blood of the Lamb, upon the posts of the doors, when he sent his destroying Angel against Egypt; and will he not then know the blood of his own Son,
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Be therefore bold, and confident, and say with the Apostle to the Hebrewes, Seeing wee have a high Priest, which is over the house of God, let vs draw neere, with a true heart in assurance of faith, our hearts being pure, from an evill conscience, that so wee may obtaine mercy and find grace in due time:
Be Therefore bold, and confident, and say with the Apostle to the Hebrews, Seeing we have a high Priest, which is over the house of God, let us draw near, with a true heart in assurance of faith, our hearts being pure, from an evil conscience, that so we may obtain mercy and find grace in due time:
it is to thee that hee gives his body, yea it is into thine owne hands, which hee commits and puts this Sacrament, to assure thee, that it is onely to thee, which hee gives himselfe,
it is to thee that he gives his body, yea it is into thine own hands, which he commits and puts this Sacrament, to assure thee, that it is only to thee, which he gives himself,
wherefore doubt not, but it properly belongs and appertaines vnto thee, for otherwise thou doest annull and annihilate the Sacrament which Christ giues thee,
Wherefore doubt not, but it properly belongs and appertains unto thee, for otherwise thou dost annul and annihilate the Sacrament which christ gives thee,
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as betwixt the Saint of Saints, and poore and miserable sinners; neverthelesse we learne by this Sacramēt, that wee are incorporated with Christ, and into Christ,
as betwixt the Saint of Saints, and poor and miserable Sinners; nevertheless we Learn by this Sacrament, that we Are incorporated with christ, and into christ,
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& appeare in this Sacrament, that is to say: I. The great Charitie, and loue of God towards vs. II. The foulenes and odiousnes of sinne. III. The example of our owne dutie.
& appear in this Sacrament, that is to say: I The great Charity, and love of God towards us II The foulness and odiousness of sin. III. The Exampl of our own duty.
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Should wee wilfully offend so great a goodnes in him, when we see, hee hath spared nothing for vs? Or is it possible, that so great (yea so extream) an ingratitude, hath possessed our hearts,
Should we wilfully offend so great a Goodness in him, when we see, he hath spared nothing for us? Or is it possible, that so great (yea so extreme) an ingratitude, hath possessed our hearts,
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and seized our soules, as to displease God, who hath loved vs so infinitely, as not to spare his onely Sonne for vs. II. I speak of the foulnesse and odiousnesse of sinne, which appeares in this Crosse:
and seized our Souls, as to displease God, who hath loved us so infinitely, as not to spare his only Son for us II I speak of the foulness and odiousness of sin, which appears in this Cross:
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for shal we not hate sinne, which is so displeasing, and odious to the eyes of our heavenly Father, that he would redeeme and expiate it with the death of his Son. Of a truth,
for shall we not hate sin, which is so displeasing, and odious to the eyes of our heavenly Father, that he would Redeem and expiate it with the death of his Son. Of a truth,
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and assume life, and full and perfect vigour in thy members? Must thou not bee made the very same plant with Iesus Christ, conformably to his death, to wit, that the body of sin be destroyed in thee, to the end, that thou no more, nor no longer serue sinne.
and assume life, and full and perfect vigour in thy members? Must thou not be made the very same plant with Iesus christ, conformably to his death, to wit, that the body of since be destroyed in thee, to the end, that thou no more, nor no longer serve sin.
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But amongst the parts of sanctification, Charitie and loue towards our neighbours, is particularly requisite and required in this Sacrament, according to that of the Apostle:
But among the parts of sanctification, Charity and love towards our neighbours, is particularly requisite and required in this Sacrament, according to that of the Apostle:
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Heerein is that loue, not that we loved God, but that hee loved vs, and sent his Sonne to be a reconciliation for our sinnes. Adding likewise thereunto;
Herein is that love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be a reconciliation for our Sins. Adding likewise thereunto;
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Wilt thou refuse, O Christian, to loue and assist thy neighbour, for whom thou seest that Christ Iesus refused not to shed his blood? Wilt thou refuse to giue bread to him, to whom Iesus Christ refused not his body? See therefore in this Sacrament, that which thou owest to thy neighbour, to wit, not onely to expose thy goods, but thy life for him;
Wilt thou refuse, Oh Christian, to love and assist thy neighbour, for whom thou See that christ Iesus refused not to shed his blood? Wilt thou refuse to give bred to him, to whom Iesus christ refused not his body? See Therefore in this Sacrament, that which thou owest to thy neighbour, to wit, not only to expose thy goods, but thy life for him;
at least, if thou thinke to haue any part in Iesus Christ, according to that of Saint Iohn: Heereby have wee perceived love, that hee layed downe his life for vs,
At least, if thou think to have any part in Iesus christ, according to that of Saint John: Hereby have we perceived love, that he laid down his life for us,
art thou not amazed and confounded in thy selfe, to consider and behold, that Christ died for those, with whose poverty and misery thou art so little (or rather nothing at all) moved or touched.
art thou not amazed and confounded in thy self, to Consider and behold, that christ died for those, with whose poverty and misery thou art so little (or rather nothing At all) moved or touched.
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and thou who livest in contention and division, with thy neighbours, behold how Christ in this Sacrament cals thee to the Communion of one and the same body,
and thou who Livest in contention and division, with thy neighbours, behold how christ in this Sacrament calls thee to the Communion of one and the same body,
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The fourth Act and duety, which must bee ingendered and propagated in our hearts by the meditation of this blessed Sacrament, is patience and consolation in afflictions.
The fourth Act and duty, which must be engendered and propagated in our hearts by the meditation of this blessed Sacrament, is patience and consolation in afflictions.
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What my brethren, doe wee so often see Christs body broken by the Sacrament, to bee afterwards so strangly affrighted and astonished, to see the Church, which is the body of Christ, to suffer the like measure and fortune here on earth? Let vs therefore learne by this Sacrament, That Iesus Christ crucified, is our ensigne here on earth,
What my brothers, do we so often see Christ body broken by the Sacrament, to be afterwards so strangely affrighted and astonished, to see the Church, which is the body of christ, to suffer the like measure and fortune Here on earth? Let us Therefore Learn by this Sacrament, That Iesus christ Crucified, is our ensign Here on earth,
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yea let vs every where, beare about in our bodies, the death of Iesus Christ, and that the life of our Lord Christ, may bee manifested in our mortall bodies:
yea let us every where, bear about in our bodies, the death of Iesus christ, and that the life of our Lord christ, may be manifested in our Mortal bodies:
The fifth Function, which the blessed Sacrament of the Lords Supper should produce in vs, is, our hope of heavenly felicitie, according as Christ Iesus himselfe said to his disciples, at the celebration of this Sacrament, I will drinke no more of the fruit of the vine,
The fifth Function, which the blessed Sacrament of the lords Supper should produce in us, is, our hope of heavenly felicity, according as christ Iesus himself said to his Disciples, At the celebration of this Sacrament, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine,
by which words Iesus Christ will now raise, and elevate our hearts from the feast, which he makes vs here below in his favour, to that which he will hereafter make vs above in his glory:
by which words Iesus christ will now raise, and elevate our hearts from the feast, which he makes us Here below in his favour, to that which he will hereafter make us above in his glory:
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because by this blessed Sacrament thou art inuited and called to the wedding banquet of the Lambe, where thou halt sit downe with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, and where thou shalt be satisfied, and ravished with God.
Because by this blessed Sacrament thou art invited and called to the wedding banquet of the Lamb, where thou halt fit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, and where thou shalt be satisfied, and ravished with God.
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And these (my belo•ed brethren) are the meditations and functions, which God requires of vs, condignely and worthily to receiue the blessed Sacrament of the Lords Supper,
And these (my belo•ed brothers) Are the meditations and functions, which God requires of us, condignly and worthily to receive the blessed Sacrament of the lords Supper,
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as this Sacrament was purposly instituted, to declare and foretell vs his death, and the inestimable benefits which issue and proceed thereof vnto vs, vntill he come.
as this Sacrament was purposely instituted, to declare and foretell us his death, and the inestimable benefits which issue and proceed thereof unto us, until he come.
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let vs then effectually endeavor to produce & enkindle it in vs, by the often reading and meditating of the sacred Bible, (the divine Oracles) and written Word of God;
let us then effectually endeavour to produce & enkindle it in us, by the often reading and meditating of the sacred bible, (the divine Oracles) and written Word of God;
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For this Word of God (I say) is the Looking glasse, wherin opēly beholding the glorie of the Lord face to face, wee are transformed and changed into the same Image from glory to glory, as saith the Apostle.
For this Word of God (I say) is the Looking glass, wherein openly beholding the glory of the Lord face to face, we Are transformed and changed into the same Image from glory to glory, as Says the Apostle.
Or if we hunger & thirst after righteousnesse, (for this hunger and thirst is a desire of Gods grace, proceeding from a liuely and sensible feeling of our sinnes) he promiseth to replenish and satisfie vs. May it therefore please thee, O our blessed Lord and Saviour, to call vs to this sacred Banquet, to send vs thy holy Spirit,
Or if we hunger & thirst After righteousness, (for this hunger and thirst is a desire of God's grace, proceeding from a lively and sensible feeling of our Sins) he promises to replenish and satisfy us May it Therefore please thee, Oh our blessed Lord and Saviour, to call us to this sacred Banquet, to send us thy holy Spirit,
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and because hee now knockes at the doore of our hearts by his holy Word, giue vs grace, that we may open it vnto him in the obedience of our faith, to the end that hee may sup with vs, and we with him;
and Because he now knocks At the door of our hearts by his holy Word, give us grace, that we may open it unto him in the Obedience of our faith, to the end that he may sup with us, and we with him;
